Description
A heartwarming and creamy chicken soup with a touch of romance, this Marry Me Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Soup Base:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Finishing Touches:
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pot, sear chicken until cooked, then shred or chop.
- Prepare the Base: Sauté onion, add garlic, broth, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, seasonings, and simmer.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to the pot, let soup simmer, then add spinach and Parmesan.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with basil, and serve warm.
Notes
- For added richness, stir in a tablespoon of tomato paste with the garlic.
- You can also substitute kale for spinach, or add cooked orzo for extra heartiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
